Job Title: Manager in Training
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA Status: Part Time
Summary: Goldfish Swim School is the premier brand for swim lessons dedicated to providing a safe fun and educational experience for children and their families. With a commitment to nurturing a love for swimming and ensuring water safety we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and grow into future leaders within our organization.
Position Overview: The Manager in Training (MIT) program at Goldfish Swim School is designed to prepare you for a leadership role within our swim schools. This position offers comprehensive training in both operational and management skills with a focus on delivering exceptional swim education and maintaining a positive engaging environment for families and staff.
Additional Details:
- This is a part-time position; however individuals in this role may be eligible for full-time hours depending on the current needs of the business.
- Employees holding the Manager in Training title are expected to permanently and consistently fulfill shifts as Deck Supervisor Front Desk and Teaching.
- Please note that employees in the Manager in Training position will not have key holder responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Training & Development:
- Engage in a structured training program covering all aspects of swim school operations from curriculum delivery to customer service.
- Learn the Goldfish Swim School philosophy including our approach to swim education and safety protocols.
- Develop essential management skills including team leadership staff development and operational efficiency.
- Operational Management:
- Assist in learning to manage the daily operations of the school including scheduling classes overseeing pool activities and ensuring facility maintenance.
- Support the implementation and adherence to Goldfish Swim Schools policies and procedures.
- Help coordinate special events swim assessments and other promotional activities.
- Team Leadership:
- Mentor and support swim instructors and staff fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Participate in the hiring training and performance evaluation of team members.
- Promote professional growth and provide feedback to enhance staff performance and satisfaction.
- Customer Focus:
- Ensure a high standard of customer service by addressing parent and student inquiries resolving issues and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
- Gather and analyze feedback from families to continually improve our swim programs and customer experience.
- Promote and implement community outreach programs to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Assist in preparing and reviewing operational reports including class attendance financial metrics and staff performance.
- Analyze data to identify trends opportunities for improvement and strategies for achieving business goals.
- Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives to enhance school performance and student satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Working toward a Bachelors degree in Business Administration Sports Management Education or a related field.
- Passion for working with children and a strong interest in swim education and safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to various roles and responsibilities within a dynamic environment.
- Previous experience in customer service or a leadership role is a plus but not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a swim school or aquatic center is desirable.
- Certification in CPR First Aid or Lifeguard training is required
- Bilingual abilities are beneficial.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive training program with opportunities for professional growth.
- Career advancement potential within the Goldfish Swim School network.
- A supportive and fun work environment dedicated to making a splash in the lives of families.
Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard CPR First Aid AED certifications required. Lifeguard Instructor certification is highly encouraged.
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!
You feel it the moment you walk in. Theres more than vibrant colors a tropical theme and happy children. Theres something different something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. Its passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimmingits a special passion for changing even saving lives by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish youre not just an employee. Youre a part of something bigger. Youre making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. Youre an integral part of a team working together to move forward a mission. Youre also making waves in your future learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship leadership and passion. At Goldfish its more than a job - its an endless pool of possibilities opportunities and life-changing moments!
Making Waves with Passion Purpose & Core Values!
At Goldfish our core values are at the heart of everything we do and behind every decision that we make. To us these values are more than just words - theyre embraced with purpose in our everyday lives and what allows us to make a splash in our community and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about lifes accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.